Personal hero and why: God. He never gives me something I can’t handle. Everything He’s put in front of me is another thing that’s made me stronger. I thank Him for every breath I take.

Preferred college: Trinity Bible College.

Preferred career: Music performance.

Greatest achievement so far: Using my talents in singing and playing my guitar for being on the worship team in church.

What you’d like to be your next greatest achievement: Winning “American Idol!”

Q&A:

Q: What has been your favorite class in high school and why?

A: Web design. I love design through computers and working with web pages.

Q: How do you prepare for a big test?

A: I don’t. I just don’t worry about it and my grades stay up.

Q: If you could have your pick of service projects, who would you help and how?

A: I’d want to help kids who don’t have a home or family. I would show them what it’s like to feel loved and show them that no matter how much other people might put them down, they’re precious and have as much or more to live for as a kid who has everything.

Q: What does it say under “interests” on your Facebook page?

A: I love listening to music, playing my guitar, hanging out with friends, going to big cities, and I love singing.

Q: What’s the best advice a teacher, coach or parent has ever given you?

A: “Nothing is ever as good or as bad as it seems.”

Q: Where would you like to be in 10 years?

A: Hmmm. I want to be happily married, famous, and live in a huge house on the beach!